This handspun bobble art yarn is called Jacob because it resembles in coloring the Jacob breed sheep. Although there is no Jacob wool in it. It is spun from an art bat I created with various natural colored fibers including Merino, Coriedale, Alpaca and hand dyed Teesewater locks. It is super bulky corespun with hand dyed Teeswater wool locks. It is beautiful and soft with larger and smaller coils. This skein weights 4.44 oz and measures 7 yards 31 inches. This yarn is unique and I won't be able to reproduce it. When it's gone, it's gone! Art yarn like this is best suited for weaving but you can use it for adding some details to your textile garments or other fiber arts and crafts projects. If you are interested in art yarn spun specifically for your project, please don't hesitate to reach out. I will be happy to spin a special order for you! I do my best to take pictures using natural light which most accurately represents the colors in my products, however, some screen and monitor settings may show color differently. Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @FibersOfMine to be the first to know of the shop updates and new projects. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING MY SMALL BUSINESS ♡
While looking for period tents, a friend came across this picture! I love it :) It's not every day you see Anglo-saxon women preparing a warp and weaving under a pavilion :) There is so much to see in this picture. The women's clothing, the furniture, the pavilion, and the loom.
The Loom & Fibre Shop, on Etsy: handmade weavings, macrame, and other fibre art & decor. Thoughtfully handcrafted in Canada.
BEACH BALL features a fun bright mix of neon colors --- made of 28 yards of high-quality fibers and hand dyed trims (12 different at a very generous two yards each in length). Fiber art bundle is an assemblage of several different ribbons and novelty and specialty yarns and fibers, laces, including exclusive hand dyed ribbons, handmade Shabby Wrinkled ribbons and various fibers in a complimenting collection to use together or alone for your artistic textural creating. I personally like to use these for adorning my gifts as creative gift wrap, however you could also use these in many other ways .... felting, mixed media and altered arts, collages, unique touches to knitting, doll costuming (especially fun for fairies), holiday crafting, gift tag hangers, jewelry weaving, scrapbooking, card making and whatever else your creative soul is inspired by. Each unique collection will be limited to listed quantity due to the uniqueness and rarity of some of the included fibers. Please stop in on occasion to view new inspired bundles weekly. Thanks for stopping in for a peek.
Unlock daily creativity with this guide for recording time by using fiber craft. Using weaving, stitching, quilting, or other fiber arts every day to better notice the passing of time offers you more than an arresting artwork. In fact, a creative daily practice transforms your making and is likely to become one of your favorite parts of the day. But time is complicated, so how to begin? Renowned tapestry weaver Tommye McClure Scanlin answers that question for all makers who love working with fabric, fibers, and textiles. Well known for her tapestry diaries, she explores with you how to capture your own time in your artwork. Enjoy photos of their "time capsule" pieces from over 25 makers, plus their experiences of the process and benefits of daily practice. Then, using Tommye’s simply explained methods, begin your own personal calendar, journal, or diary. A foreword by Sarah C. Swett reminds us of the mix of adrenaline and power that’s available to fiber crafters who truly realize that everything they make is an attempt to capture time.
All of us at Baaad Anna’s had a blast at Knit City and we are thrilled to bring some of the excitement back to our store… We still have some skeins of the hopping VICE Yar…
Extra large handwoven tapestry hung on recycled, hand painted and decorated wooden board Dimensions: 72cm x 100cm Wooden board: 80cm This beautiful, bohemian giant woven tapestry is handmade made using a mixture of cotton, wool and acrylic fibers in brown and cream shades, finished off with accents of black and gold. This exquisite one of a kind piece of art would be a delight to adore in any room of your home. It would also make a wonderful gift for a housewarming, birthday present, or any other occasion. Thank you for viewing my shop, I hope you like my art, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask me. Remember, when you shop small and support local businesses you’re a part of a great cause x
SANDY SHORES is a woven wall hanging featuring handspun yarn, wool roving and other unique fibers as well as beads. This piece is perfect for an entryway, bedroom, or living space. Start your very own gallery wall, or keep this on its own as a statement piece! Perfect for a gift as well! All the pieces in this shop are handmade by Cassandra Eastburn with a little bit of magic and a whole lotta love in a smoke and pet-free environment. Fiber art is my therapeutic outlet, and a way for me to put a bit of my heART out into the world. Thanks for checking out my shop and supporting a queer, LatinX artist! To keep up with the latest, be sure to follow me on Instagram: @EverSoSweetDesigns DIMENSIONS: 10X22 CUSTOM ORDERS: I'd love to hear from you if you'd like a custom weaving, rainbow, unicorn or embroidery piece. I'm happy to work with you on a personalized color palette and design. Just send me a message here or on Instagram! CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Place somewhere away from extreme temperatures, humidity and sunlight or colors could fade. Weavings can be hung with push pins, nails, command hooks, string and more! OTHER INFO: Please inquire if you have any questions about this piece. Photos are taken in natural lighting. Colors vary from screen to screen and may be slightly different in person, but should be pretty true to what you see here. No filters used.
Handspun Art yarn for unique projects! WEAVERS PACK wool - Handspun ART yarn of my own production. This bag contains mixture of different skeins of textured art yarn,, yarn thicknes is from sock to jumbo. Suitable as extra pieces for knitting, , crocheting ... and they are perfect for weaving! (wall-art pieces or unique garments) Materials - merino wool, mohair, BFL, silk, tencel, seacell fibers, glitter, stellina and others .... I recommend delicate hand washing in lukewarm water with a suitable wool / silk detergent, dry flat.
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"Monet Water Lily" Large Art Yarn Fiber Bundle Large fiber bundle that is full of hand-dyed and handspun yarn to boost your creativity and inspire you. Perfect for weaving, macraweave, or other fiber arts. Features a full skein of thick'n'thin bobble handspun art yarn in blue with hints of lavenderand pink, streaks of green banana silk, pink silk fluff and autowrapped in pink thread. Each pack includes six 50g skeins of hand-dyed fiber, 50g extra fine merino roving, a wool felt lily, and 2 lily pads, as well 1.5 yd hand dyed satin ribbon. Plenty to get the creativity flowing. The flower stems have been left bare because, FYI, fiber hates floral tape, and it allows you to either weave them in or coil them to sew on (or cut them off if you so choose). Each petal is hand-cut, painted, and heat-formed using Japanese millinery techniques. Hand-dyed bases are as follows ○Teddy 2.0- 100% wool lofty spiral ply ○Tussle - 96% peruvian wool, 4% nylon Bulky bubble crepe ○Thrill - 100% sw 21.5m merino bulky single ○Taffy - recycled 100% silk chiffon ribbon ○Thicc- Super Bulky 100% superwash merino ○Trellis- 99% merino, 1% nylon Bulky thick'n'thin spiral ply ○Tender - 100% silk satin 2" x 1.5yds ~~~~~ Please keep in mind I try my best to represent the true color and texture, but all screens and monitors represent color differently. ~~~~~ Please feel free to message me with any questions or concerns. I also am open for custom art yarn and fiber pack requests. ~~~~~ Follow me on Instagram to get the latest updates www.instagram.com/fiberologydesigns ~~~~~ SHIPPING: Free shipping on orders over $200(CAD) before taxes. For your peace of mind and the safety of your purchase, all orders within Canada and the United States are shipped with a tracking number. Products are shipped within 1-3 business days from the time of order. Shipping costs are a flat rate plus $1(CAD) per additional item. If you have any questions or concerns about shipping please don't hesitate to reach out.
Unlock daily creativity with this guide for recording time by using fiber craft. Using weaving, stitching, quilting, or other fiber arts every day to better notice the passing of time offers you more than an arresting artwork. In fact, a creative daily practice transforms your making and is likely to become one of your favorite parts of the day. But time is complicated, so how to begin? Renowned tapestry weaver Tommye McClure Scanlin answers that question for all makers who love working with fabric, fibers, and textiles. Well known for her tapestry diaries, she explores with you how to capture your own time in your artwork. Enjoy photos of their "time capsule" pieces from over 25 makers, plus their experiences of the process and benefits of daily practice. Then, using Tommye’s simply explained methods, begin your own personal calendar, journal, or diary. A foreword by Sarah C. Swett reminds us of the mix of adrenaline and power that’s available to fiber crafters who truly realize that everything they make is an attempt to capture time.
Original hand woven wall art. Created with spinning wools, alpaca wools, silks, recycled banana yarn, and other unique yarns. Colors: Creams, Taupe, and Beige.
BLOOM party features a pretty palette of soft greens, palest pinks and peaches --- made of 26 yards of high-quality fibers and ribbons (13 different at a generous two yards each in length). Fiber art bundle is an assemblage of several different ribbons and novelty and specialty yarns and fibers, including exclusive hand dyed ribbons and various fibers in a complimenting collection to use together or alone for your artistic textural creating. I personally like to use these for adorning my gifts as creative gift wrap, however you could also use these in many other ways .... felting, MiXeD MeDia and AltEred ArTs, collages, UniQuE TouCheS to knitting, doll costuming (especially fun for fairies), holiday crafting, gift tag hangers, JeWelrY WeAviNg, scrapbooking, card making and whatever else your creative soul is inspired by. Each unique collection will be limited to listed quantity due to the uniqueness and rarity of some of the included fibers. Please stop in on occasion to view new inspired bundles weekly. Thanks for stopping in for a peek. Check out the shop announcement for specials.
This fine fiber art collection Within, symbolizes the multiple layers that lead to the core of who we really are at heart. Some layers are thicker and more complex than others, but in the end, there is always a light that appears and reveals us… Handwoven round wall art piece made with various vegan fibers and handspun yarn. Diameter: 35cm (13.8in) Color palette: Cream, nude, blue, rose gold
Discover the joy of spinning with our handmade supported spindle. Designed for smooth, effortless spinning, this spindle is perfect for both beginners and experienced spinners alike. Each spindle is meticulously handcrafted and tested to ensure balance and precision, making it a delight to use with a variety of fibers. Key Features: -Handcrafted from sustainable hardwood -Balanced for smooth spinning -Suitable for spinning fine to medium-weight yarns -Ideal for both wool and other natural fibers Specifications: Material: Wood Dimensions: 4" diameter whorl with approximately 11" height Weight: 3 ounces Whether you're creating yarn for knitting, crochet, or weaving, our supported spindle promises reliability and quality. Embrace the art of hand spinning with a tool that combines tradition with modern craftsmanship. Add this supported spindle to your collection today and elevate your spinning experience. Keywords: supported spindle, drop spindle, handmade spindle, spinning tool, wooden spindle, spinning whorl, fiber spindle, spinning supplies, spinning equipment, spinning yarn, handmade crafts
SANDY SHORES is a woven wall hanging featuring handspun yarn, wool roving and other unique fibers as well as beads. This piece is perfect for an entryway, bedroom, or living space. Start your very own gallery wall, or keep this on its own as a statement piece! Perfect for a gift as well! All the pieces in this shop are handmade by Cassandra Eastburn with a little bit of magic and a whole lotta love in a smoke and pet-free environment. Fiber art is my therapeutic outlet, and a way for me to put a bit of my heART out into the world. Thanks for checking out my shop and supporting a queer, LatinX artist! To keep up with the latest, be sure to follow me on Instagram: @EverSoSweetDesigns DIMENSIONS: 10X22 CUSTOM ORDERS: I'd love to hear from you if you'd like a custom weaving, rainbow, unicorn or embroidery piece. I'm happy to work with you on a personalized color palette and design. Just send me a message here or on Instagram! CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Place somewhere away from extreme temperatures, humidity and sunlight or colors could fade. Weavings can be hung with push pins, nails, command hooks, string and more! OTHER INFO: Please inquire if you have any questions about this piece. Photos are taken in natural lighting. Colors vary from screen to screen and may be slightly different in person, but should be pretty true to what you see here. No filters used.
Handspun Art yarn for unique projects! WEAVERS PACK wool - Handspun ART yarn of my own production. This bag contains mixture of different skeins of textured art yarn,, yarn thicknes is from sock to jumbo. Suitable as extra pieces for knitting, , crocheting ... and they are perfect for weaving! (wall-art pieces or unique garments) Materials - merino wool, mohair, BFL, silk, tencel, seacell fibers, glitter, stellina and others .... I recommend delicate hand washing in lukewarm water with a suitable wool / silk detergent, dry flat.
INTRODUCTORY OFFER: 10% saving! We are SO EXCITED for this latest multi-shaft table loom - the Brooklyn Four Shaft Loom! This loom has been designed to be an economic stepping-stone for rigid heddle weavers and all other new weavers who are ready to expand their weaving skills and explore the wonderful world of multi-shaft weaving. It makes weaving multi-shaft patterns simple and easy! The Brooklyn Four Shaft Loom provides new and experienced weavers with all the features they need to weave amazing fabric. Available now while stocks last! Kit includes 2 shuttles, 5 cross/warp sticks, 10 cardboard warp separating sticks, threading hook and a full step-by- step colour assembly, warping and weaving instruction booklet Large beam to beam depth of 73cm (28 1⁄2") (the same as all Ashford’s table looms) 16” 40cm weaving width Smooth, quiet overhead beater with auto bounce-back for even beating at the fell Generous rising shed Smooth action levers for light and easy pattern changes Texsolv cord lifts shafts evenly from both sides through frictionless nylon loom cord guides, and allows easy shaft height adjustment A total of 320 Texsolv 22cm (8 1⁄2") heddles are supplied giving 80 heddles per shaft, enough for a balanced 20epi weave Stainless steel 10dpi reed Beater will accept over width reeds and can be locked for warping Strong 40 teeth nylon ratchets, handles and clicker pawls allow comfortable warp tension and control Rubber feet to keep the loom from moving when weaving The loom is made using strong beech hardwood with ply sides that combine to make the Brooklyn Four Shaft Loom robust, light and easy to move Quick and easy to assemble Choose to leave natural or finish with Ashford Finishing Wax Polish, oil, lacquer or decorate to your preference Weight: 7.5kg (16 1⁄2lbs) gross 6.5kg nett (14 1⁄2lbs)
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Indian Summer Elements ... 13 fibers, each 2 yards in length, for a total of 26 yards, in a blend of rust, orange, green, plum, gold, deep blue, brown, peach and sparkle. The story begins with two imported handspun, multi-toned, hand painted wool art yarns, one of which is thick and thin and wrapped, and a hand painted ribbon. Additional specialty ribbons and luxury yarns combine with other coordinating novelty ribbons and fibers adding textural elements and shimmer, filling out the bundle. Further enhance your fiber art and crafting projects in any direction your artistic journey leads you. Wearable or functional fiber art, mixed media, collage and wall art, weaving, felting and quilting art, doll craft, fantasy art, creating unique journals or gift card and gift wrap embellishments ... possibilities unlimited ... For more fiber art bundles: https://www.etsy.com/shop/fishbayelements
Within symbolizes the multiple layers that lead to the core of who we really are at heart. Some layers are thicker and more complex than others, but in the end, there is always a light that appears and reveals us… Handwoven tapestry made with various vegan/plant fibers and some handspun art yarn. Dimensions: Width 47cm (18.5in) - Height 33,5cm (13.2in) Color palette: Neutrals, sage, light peach. This piece is ready to ship worldwide for FREE with tracking + insurance.
This Turkish Drop Spindle created by Riley Wood And Fiber Art is Mini size and completely handmade from only the finest ethically sourced domestic, and tropical species in both hard and soft woods. A Turkish Drop Spindle is a wonderful way to create your own handspun yarn. It is a type of suspended spindle that hangs from the fiber as you spin. It has a shaft and two interlocking arms that make a whorl at the bottom. Spinning with a Turkish Drop Spindle is a relaxing and enjoyable activity that can produce beautiful and unique yarns. You can experiment with different fibers, colors, and techniques to create your own custom blends. You can also use your handspun yarn for knitting, crocheting, weaving, or other crafts. A Turkish Drop Spindle is a simple but versatile tool that can help you unleash your creativity and express yourself through Fiber Art. The yarn is wound around the arms as you spin, creating a center-pull ball that can be easily removed when you are done. A Turkish Drop Spindle is super easy to use, ultra-portable, and really fun! The cross pieces or "whorl" of this Mini Turkish Drop Spindle is handmade from Canary and the shaft is hand turned from Curly Maple. This spindle weighs approximately 7.94 grams. The cross pieces or “whorl” is 2.5” or 6cm wide overall. That goes for both small and large pieces of the whorl. Both pieces are exactly the same thickness and width. When unassembled the small piece nests almost perfectly with the larger one. The shaft is roughly 3.5” or 9cm long. Turkish Drop Spindles are very fun to spin fiber with! For someone just learning, this type of spindle is absolutely ideal. Because you can literally stop the spindle, (without fear of losing your twist), and “park & draft”, as it’s called. This method is best for beginners all the way to someone learning to add embellishing or making novelty yarn. I spend close to 2 hours with each spindle making sure they are Heirloom Quality. Ensuring great balance, and a spinning experience that’s unlike any other. To use a Turkish drop spindle, you need to attach a leader yarn to the shaft and wind it around the arms in a crisscross pattern. (typically, under one, over two). Then, you can draft some fiber from a rolag, roving, or batt and join it to the leader. You can spin the spindle either clockwise or counterclockwise, depending on the direction of the twist you want. As you spin, you can “park” the spindle between your knees or under your arm or let it sit on a table, to control the tension and “draft” more fiber. When you have a length of yarn, you can wind it around the arms, following the same crisscross pattern as the leader. This way, you can build up a ball of yarn on the spindle that can be easily taken off when you are finished. All of my spindles, unless otherwise noted, are finished with an eco-friendly Danish oil. Fine sanded, applied, sanded, and reapplied, if necessary. Leaving an almost silk feel to the essentially natural wood. I’m happy to share a M.S.D.S if you’d like. I do reuse boxes that cut down on cost and I do my best to recycle where appropriate. You may not receive the spindle pictured, unless noted above. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this, or any of my products, please, do not hesitate to contact me. I’m always here to answer questions, give advice or tips on any of my products, uses/capabilities. I typically respond within five minutes, which I believe is extremely important in building rapport, credibility, and getting to know you as a customer, when appropriate. Proudly Made in America Thank you so much for considering my shop.
Handspun Art yarn for unique projects! WEAVERS PACK wool - Handspun ART yarn of my own production. This bag contains mixture of different skeins of textured art yarn,, yarn thicknes is from super bulky to jumbo. Suitable as extra pieces for knitting, , crocheting ... and they are perfect for weaving! (wall-art pieces or unique garments) Materials - merino wool, mohair, BFL, silk, tencel, seacell fibers, glitter, stellina and others .... I recommend delicate hand washing in lukewarm water with a suitable wool / silk detergent, dry flat.
Deco Lines by Jennifer Weissman of ShadyStroll Knits celebrates the outstanding Art Deco architecture that adorns New York City. Weissman used to work near Rockefeller Center and often admired the dramatic geometric forms ornamenting doorways, lobbies and elevators. It only seems natural that she would create a glorious piece by weaving some of these shapes into this cozy reversible scarf. Deco Lines is shaped like a rectangle with pointed ends, knitted from one point to the other on the bias. As you knit, you will travel through a variety of reversible textures that complement one another as they keep your project interesting. Weissman recommends solid or semi-solid colors to accentuate the texture of the scarf. Fully written instructions are provided, along with an optional chart for one of the stitch patterns. 2 Sizes. Kit includes pattern and selected yarn. For yarn winding services, click here. PRE-ORDER now available in all colors. Please contact us prior to placing your order for color availability, and allow at least 10 business days for shipping to your location. Light Fingering Weight DESIGNER RECOMMENDED YARN: Highland Fingering by Cloudborn Fibers (100% Wool; 494yds): 2 (2) Skeins. Shown in Colorway Ocean. ALTERNATE YARN: Cotton Ball by Schoppel Wolle (100% long staple Greek cotton; 100g/459 yds): 2 (2) skeins. This lightly variegated yarn will show off the beautiful stitch patterns while providing coolness with a light layer. Please know that cotton relaxes as it is worn and will stretch slightly during use. ALTERNATE YARN: Sock by Malabrigo (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 100g/420yds): 2 (2) Skeins. Use color Solis or Impressionist Sky to match the samples photographed. The kettle-dyes provide brilliant colors with depth and interest. Due to designer recommendations, highly variegated colors are not offered in this kit. ALTERNATE YARN: O-Wash Fingering by O-Wool (100% Machine Washable Organic Merino Wool; 100g/428 yds): 2 (2) Skeins. O-Wash Fingering will have slight variegation but not as much as Malabrigo. This GOTS certified yarn is specially processed to retain its woolen qualities (the hand) while being environmentally sensitive. The dyes are naturally derived and friendly to the environment, and the wool is not treated harshly, such as burning off the scales or coating in plastics to keep the wool from felting in traditional superwash techniques. This yarn has been discontinued and will only be available for a short while. SIZE: Small (Large) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Small- 61" long x 13" tall after blocking, Large- 76" long x 13" tall after blocking. YARDAGE: 615 (820) yds SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate NEEDLES: Size US 5 / 3.75mm 32" circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge OTHER TOOLS: Stitch Markers, Stitch holders or waste yarn GAUGE: 22 stitches x 40 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch Please click here to see more of ShadyStroll Knits by Jennifer Weissman on Ravelry Shawl Images courtesy of Jennifer Weissman. Yarn images by Yarn Loop
From a single dandelion or bindweed, Suzie Grieve weaves minuscule baskets, pouches, and other wearables that are smaller than the tip of her finger. The braided vessels are the result of a lengthy, holistic process that extends from foraging the wild fibers to twisting the processed cords into durable little containers. Whether striped, checkered, or coiled in rows, each basket is a testament to Grieve’s patience and ability to adapt a traditional craft into an unusually tiny form. More
I have been fascinated with oya crochet for quite a long time. Always admiring minute, exquisite stitches that marvelously compose a whole new intricate and enchanting world. The history of this decorative edging known also as "Turkish lace" is thought to date back to the 8th century B.C. in Anatolia. Traditionally, Anatolian women used oya edgings to decorate their headdresses and scarves, under and outer garments, edges of towels and napkins, and today they are also popular as jewelry. Oya edging, which appears all over Anatolia in various forms and motifs, has different names depending on the means employed: needle, crochet hook, shuttle, hairpin, bead, tassel to name just a few. What I find immensely compelling is the messages they used to convey. Keeping in mind that this was a region where a woman was expected to remain silent or not bring up certain subjects, they had quite a lot to tell through their oya. Oya was the secret language they developed to tell the world what they had or how they felt. For example blue oya meant happiness and yellow meant tiredness. Girls engaged to marry the man they love wore oya of pink hyacinths and almond blossoms, while a girl in love wore purple hyacinths. Plum blossom oya was worn by brides. A girl engaged to be married sends a piece of oya -edged printed cloth to her prospective mother-in-law. If what she sends is ‘meadow and grass’ oya, this implies that their relations are cordial. But if she sends ‘gravestone’ oya, it means ‘the coldness between us will endure until death’. Since the oya is seen by the neighbors at the wedding ceremony, it is of course the wish of all mothers-in-law that their new daughters-in-law wrap ‘meadow-grass’ oya around their heads. The groom’s family, too, sends the bride a ‘bridal cloth’ with two or three oya flowers from which the bridal headdress will be made. I have tried my hand at oya by making a tiny flower, but in the future I would love to include some beads and actually make it a big project. Here's a free pattern for a necklace, courtesy of Wendy from the Sunshine Creations. Information about the meaning of oya was taken from Turkish Cultural Foundation and the respective links for the images I used in this post can be found on my pin board here.
It was one of Ruta's heavenly birds that captured my attention and it opened the gates to Ruta's amazingly mind-blowing world of micro crochet. I invited her over for an interview, so let's find out more about this masterful designer. Hello Ruta and welcome to the blog! Please introduce yourself to my readers- who is Ruta privately and professionally? I am a crochet loving caffeine junky. Sewing thread hoarder. Princess on a bead. You earned your bachelor and master’s textiles degree at the Vilnius Art Academy, Faculty of Arts in Kaunas. Who was most influential in your work /inspiration and how did your artistic career develop through the years? All of my teachers where and are very strong personalities, incredible artists. Of course, some of them had more influence, but I think it would be politically incorrect to exclude any of them:) I am just glad to have studied in the period they were professors at the academy. I've come to understand that you participated in the costume making for theater plays. What did that engagement require and what kind of costumes did you make? Yes, the theater is always in my life, even though I hate it. :) Just kidding. Although, even if I don't actively pursue work in the theater, somehow I end up there. Just finished one in Oslo where I was a scenographer. Your micro crochet jewelry is dazzling, unique and extraordinary, made out of the thinnest sewing threads. How did sewing threads enter your life and enchant you? My grandmother is a seamstress, her house was full of sewing threads and fabrics. It was natural. Later during my studies I remember I bought an old box at a flea market where I accidentally found a 0,75mm hook. And I was hooked. Besides sewing threads that are your signature tool for telling your stories and expressing your world, what other materials do you enjoy using and incorporating in your pieces? For me the most favorite place in the world is a hardware store, when I get to one I feel like a child in a candy store – I go nuts - I want to buy everything and implement in to my work. Of course I have some preferences, my number one favorite material, after sewing threads of course, is beads. But for now they are stored in large quantities under my bed waiting for their turn. Your portfolio looks like a wondrous, colorful storybook. As a motif, paradise birds seem to be your signature pieces. Can you please share the process of creating one? What does the birth of a bird look like? It looks like a lengthy process because your work is immaculate to perfection and extremely detailed. There are a few stages: first of all I gather all my threads and I stare at them Oo. I decide on the type and figure out the gamma. I begin with the feather. Since crocheting is a long and sometimes meditating process, by the time I finish the feather I usually contemplate the rest of the bird. Apart from birds, what other motifs do you like to work on? I would like to work on many things. I always have tons of projects circling my mind but given the limited amount of time we are given only few materialize. At the moment I'm obsessed with victorian sentimental mourning hair jewelry. What comes next – only my doctor knows :) Your participation in exhibitions is extensive and admirable. What exhibition had the greatest impact and influence in your promotion as a micro crochet artist ? I only recently started to actively participate as a crotchet artist, so it's kind of hard to pick one, but I think the honorable mention award I got from the Triple Parade exhibition gave me a boast. Can you describe an ordinary day working on your crochet pieces? TV's on, 1th cup of coffee, squirrel turning the wheel making electricity for my TV. Nothings on. I prefer to dive strait into work while I'm drinking my first cup of coffee but it all depends on the light and the time of the year. For crocheting I usually need good lighting. In the summer I can work from early morning to late at night. What part of the process is the most enjoyable? Is there a particular place where you like to work? I would say manual labour – the actual crocheting – when I contemplate new ideas. What do you do in your free time? Drink coffee extensively and enjoy being lazy. Your plans for the future? Any upcoming exhibitions? I am opening my studio for Oslo Open festival this weekend. One of my birds is in France right now, another one in the Netherlands and soon it will be traveling to Ukraine. So my birds are pretty busy at the moment. If you like Ruta's work, you can follow her on her social media: Web, IG FB.
